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Plans approved for new fast food takeaway on busy row of shops in Northampton neighbourhood despite objections
Plans for a new fast food takeaway on a row of shops in a Northampton neighbourhood have been approved despite objections from residents.
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Former Northampton restaurant listed to rent for eye-watering £30,000 a month after shock closure
The former home of a popular Northampton restaurant that closed after 10 years in business has been put on the market with an eye-watering asking rent of £30,000 a month.
Brewery issues statement following sudden closure of popular Northampton pub
The owners of a popular Northampton town centre pub have issued a statement after it closed suddenly earlier this week.
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Northampton nightclub boss reveals vision for new club as major UK rapper joins iconic venue opening weekend
The boss of a Northampton nightclub has revealed his vision for a new era of nightlife at an iconic town centre venue as it prepares to open this weekend.
Plans to convert former Northampton 'back street boozer' into flats goes to appeal after refusal
Plans to convert a former Northampton pub into flats have been appealed after they were refused by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
West Northamptonshire Council backs new long-term lease for Daventry Town Football Club
Daventry Town Football Club has been granted a new 25-year lease by West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in a move designed to help the club secure investment for a new artificial pitch.
School trust boss and Tory donor David Ross given peerage
The man who chairs trust behind several Northamptonshire schools has been given a seat in the House of Lords.
More than 400 young people supported as Northamptonshire Police unveils Phoenix Project
A Northamptonshire Police initiative that supports young people at risk of criminal exploitation, violence and drug-related harm has been rebranded after helping more than 400 children across the county.
Police officer and co-defendant set for crown court trial over child sex charges
Two men including a serving police officer have appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court accused of a string of child sex offences today (Thursday).
COURT ROUND-UP: Disqualified driver caught in Northampton town centre jailed among these 27 cases
Local magistrates also dealt with offenders for assaults, shoplifting, possession of cannabis, criminal damage …
Seven adorable cheetah cubs make first appearance at Whipsnade Zoo
Seven little cheetah cubs have been seen stepping out into their enclosure for the first time at Whipsnade Zoo.
Northamptonshire man charged with murder of beloved Milton Keynes security guard appears in court
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of much-loved Gary Stanley from Milton Keynes, and did not enter a plea.
Three men including police inspector in court today over child sex offences
A trio will appear before magistrates this morning (Thursday, July 23) charged with offences against a young boy.
Much-opposed plans for huge solar development across Northamptonshire enters final stages as window for decision shared
Green Hill Solar Farm has progressed to the next stage, as the project that would see a significant portion of green space across Northamptonshire has officially entered the ‘decision’ stage with a final determination anticipated to be announced in the autumn.
Off-duty policeman from Kettering charged after death of teenage boy in collision
An off-duty policeman from Kettering has been charged after the death of a teenage boy in a collision involving two cars and an electric bike in a Nottinghamshire village.
Daventry McDonald’s re-opens after getting makeover
McDonald’s in Daventry, off Vicar Lane, has reopened after a redesign.
Naturists banned from swimming naked after 44 years at Northampton leisure centre following swimwear row
Nudists have blasted leisure centre bosses for "discrimination" after they were banned from swimming naked - because it broke the venue's swimwear rules.
92-year-old Northampton paedophile who lured children with sweets and money dies in jail
A 92-year-old paedophile from Northampton who was jailed for offering sweets and money to children and committing child sex offences has died in prison, a newly published report has confirmed.
Police issue CCTV after taxi driver assaulted after picking up fare in Northampton
Do you recognise this man? Police officers are appealing for help to identify him following an assault in the Semilong area of Northampton.
"We stand on the shoulders of giants": Popular Northampton pub reopens under new owners
A popular Northampton pub has reopened under new owners – here’s everything you need to know.